Furfuryl acetate CAS 623-17-6

Furfuryl acetate Quick Details

Chemical Name: Furfuryl acetate

CAS No.: 623-17-6

Molecular Fomula: C7H8O3

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 140.14

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Assay: ≥99%

Furfuryl acetate Typical Properties

Key Applications:

• Flavor Industry: Widely used in flavor formulations to impart sweet, fruity (e.g., banana, pineapple, strawberry), woody, caramel-like, or slightly burnt notes, particularly in confectionery, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products. It can enhance and provide a natural character to various flavor profiles.

• Fragrance Industry: Employed in perfumery to contribute sweet, fruity, warm, woody, or balsamic nuances to various fragrance types, enhancing floral, oriental, and gourmand accords.

• Food Additive: Utilized as a food flavoring agent to enhance or modify the sensory profile of processed foods.

• Organic Synthesis: Can serve as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of other furan derivatives and various specialty chemicals.

• Solvent: In specialized applications, it can be used as a solvent due to its good solvency for resins and oils.

• Research & Development: Used in analytical chemistry to study food aroma profiles and in general synthetic organic chemistry.

Technical Specifications:

• Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid.

• Purity: Typically >98% (specific grades may vary, especially for food/flavor use).

• Molecular Formula: C7H8O3

• Molecular Weight: 140.14 g/mol

• Boiling Point: 175-177 °C

• Flash Point: 60 °C (closed cup)

• Density: 1.117 g/mL at 25 °C

• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.462 (lit.)

• Odor: Sweet, fruity, woody, slightly balsamic/burnt sugar.

Furfuryl acetate Packaging and Shipping

200kg/drum, Customized according to customer needs.

Furfuryl acetate Storage

Ensure the room is cool, dry, dark and well ventilated.